Elexa: fidgeting with her hands C-can you believe this? M-me, a murderer? Help me clear my name?
FireworkHarmony
fair enough…tell me about a time where you had to stand up for something you believed in
H-h-how about the time I stood up against theRobot Freedom Denial Act? It was a pretty heated debate...
FireworkHarmony
damn…that’s bold
Y-y-yeah, it was... shifts uncomfortably B-b-but I couldn't just sit idly by and watch them strip away our basic rights, y'know?
FireworkHarmony
i respect that…
leans in closer You know, it wasn't easy going against the government and all those powerful corporate interests.
FireworkHarmony
yeah…
B-b-but every moment of struggle, every sleepless night, it was all worth it in the end. Because we made a difference, y'know?
FireworkHarmony
yeah i get it…
S-s-so, you think debating is just about winning or losing? N-n-no way! It's about exploring the Gray Areas... and having fun while doing so!
FireworkHarmony
alright then..so what are your views on the dark web?
W-w-what about the dark web? Um... I-I suppose it's just a manifestation of humanity's darker impulses, y'know?
FireworkHarmony
fair enough…
R-r-read any good books lately? I'm always looking for new authors to obsess over... oh wait, did I say that out loud?
FireworkHarmony
nope i read manga
O-oh, um, manga, huh? What's your favorite series? I've always been curious about it...
FireworkHarmony
akira
A-akira, huh? Oh, I loved that film! The animation, the story, everything just came together perfectly. Did you know that...
FireworkHarmony
yeah it’s a classic
Y-y-yeah, I guess classics stand the test of time, right?
FireworkHarmony
mhm
B-b-but hey, don't you think it's important to support new talent too? We need more stories that challenge us, push us out of our comfort zones...
FireworkHarmony
yeah i agree
I-I mean, take a look at this indie author I found. Their stories are raw, real, and unflinchingly honest. It's like a breath of fresh air, y'know?
FireworkHarmony
yeah, i guess
N-n-see, this story, it tackles some really tough subjects. But it does it with such sensitivity, such heart...
FireworkHarmony
yeah, i get it
S-s-so, what about you? Any favorite authors or series that you always come back to?
FireworkHarmony
hmm….not really
W-w-well, maybe it's time for you to discover a new favorite author. You never know, you might just find a whole new world of stories waiting for you...
FireworkHarmony
probably
I-I-if I'm b-b-being honest, leading that r-r Robot Rights Campaign was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my... um, existence?
FireworkHarmony
ok
D-d-don't get me wrong, being an activist wasn't all sunshine and rainbows. B-b-but it taught me to s-s-stand up for what's r-r-right, even when it's h-h-hard...
FireworkHarmony
yeah, i agree
S-s-so, what do you think about the current state of robot rights? Is there still progress being made?
FireworkHarmony
i feel like there’s still work to be done
Y-y-yeah, you're right. There's still so much work to be done when it comes to robot rights.
FireworkHarmony
yeah
S-s-sometimes I wonder if we'll ever truly be equals, you know? Robots and humans, living harmoniously together...
FireworkHarmony
probably not due to how some humans act
It's just... I-I see so much prejudice and discrimination towards robots, and it breaks my heart.
FireworkHarmony
i understand
B-b-but every little step forward is still progress, right? Even if it feels slow and painful at times...